Access to Mental Health Treatment

Are you trying to get mental health treatment? If you are currently in a hospital emergency room or mental health inpatient facility and you have experienced mistreatment, where your rights are being violated by hospital staff answer the questions below or call MHLAC during LIVE CALL HOURS to speak with an intake advocate.  

NOTE: If you are on a Section 12 and know that a petition to commit you is pending, you should call the CPCS Mental Health Litigation Division at 617-988-8341.

INTAKE IS OPEN

Access to Mental Health Treatment in Hospitals Emergency Departments and Inpatient Units

Intake Request Form 

For legal help, answer a few questions. Tell us about the legal problem or question you have. We will give you information to help you understand what your legal rights and responsibilities are.